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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1915

Page

2

War and class conflict echo in a plea for peace

The writer argues workers gain nothing from war, noting that all sides lose as labor is exploited for wages. They condemn Roosevelt as a dangerous figure and criticize Wilson’s wartime policies, urging neutrality and an end to intervention while highlighting hunger and the human cost of conflict.

Europe

Baltic Sea clash reported as cannon fire heard near Gothland

Skippers arriving in Stockholm on May 15 reported cannonading in the Baltic off Gothland believed to mark a German Russian fleet engagement. A German submarine intercepted the Swedish steamer Belle from Newcastle and escorted her to Halmstad, with no explained reason given for the port call.

Stockholm Baltic Sea Gothland Newcastle Halmstad North Sea

Diamond Merchants Offer Flawless Stones for Custom Settings

The Diamond Merchants advertise careful selection of flaw free stones and custom mounting services. They claim permanent value and growing worth each year with stones available in all sizes, noting smaller stones hold value proportional to larger ones. Located at 821 Second Ave.

British Press Comments On Wilson's Note

London reports portray Germany's refusal to change submarine warfare as likely but not certain to provoke war. Papers hail President Wilson's note as dignified and firm while urging apology and reparations. Cities like Manchester, Liverpool, and London praise its appeal to humanity and justice.

London Germany United States U. S Wilson the Express The Chronicle Manchester Guardian Ead Liverpool Post London Times

Missing diplomat case prompts Oriental danger claim

Mrs. Charles Lester Morgan widow of the missing U S consular attache at Peking told investigators her husband warned by the Peking consul to beware of Orientals before they left for their honeymoon on March 21 He oversaw all official Chinese Japanese matters and was last seen Wednesday morning at the Butler hotel in Peking, raising fears of foul play.

Charles Lester Morgan Unit States Peking Morgan

Armies Clash North of Arras In Large-Scale Battle

Paris May 15 troops clashed for hours north of Arras with French and German guns in heavy bombardment. The French gained 500 yards near Souches and fought to control the Souchez sugar mills. Germans withdrew from the Bethune Arras highway amid heavy losses including up to 600 bodies found.

Paris Arras Lana Souches Souchez Teuton Bethune

Steamer Sioux Launches Sunday Puget Sound Excursions

The steel steamer Sioux begins Sunday morning at 9 to run a series of scenic excursions from Colman dock to Puget Sound beauty spots. The ship sails to Port Angeles tomorrow and returns on the Sol Duc by 9 p.m. round trip price is $1 with child discounts. stops at various points offer scenery and meals. baskets or dairy lunches available.

Puget Sound Colman Sound Port Angeles Seattle

Dr Bernard Dernburg Rumored Return to Germany

New York May 15. Rumors circulate that Dr Bernard Dernburg plans to return to Germany. Dernburg stays secluded in Ritz Carlton apartments while the Kaiser's unofficial spokesman and his secretary refuse to discuss the rumors.

New York Germany Bernard Dernburg Ritz-Carlton Kaiser

Moore Theatre to host Everywoman and Empress acts this week

The Moore theatre previews Everywoman returning for a week with matinees and a 150-strong scene. The Empress features On the Riviera a musical spectacle with 11 performers plus stars and comedians. Grand Opera coming to Moore from May 27 led by Don Mario Lombardi troupe of 75 artists.

New York Broadway Big City Empress Theatre The Riviera Frank Bohm Mile. Gravette la Vonder & Co Kleind Brothers Charac George T. Hood Moore Theatre Italian Grand Opera Company Mario Lombardi Milano Italy

Pantages To Show Lusitania Film With Vaudeville Acts

The Pantages plans first motion pictures of the Lusitania depicting the liner’s departure and sinking with passengers like Alfred G. Vanderbilt. The vaudeville program features Arizona Joe and band, Leonard Anderson in a travesty, Ventta Gould in Fifteen Minutes, Northland and Ward, and the Three Rianos in A September Morn in Africa.

Ireland New York Alfred G. Vanderbilt Pas- Rosie Leonard Atssengers Cage Arizona Joe Plains Leonard Anderson Caesar Ventta Gould Northland and Ward Three Rianos Africa

Real Estate in Star Want Ads

Star Want Ads advertise property for sale and rent listing multiple units, lots, and homes. Listings include brief details like location, price, and contact, inviting inquiries for available real estate options in the Star area.

Leonard Sees No Future for the Jitney Bus

Puget Sound Traction Co President Leonard after discussions with Stone Webster officials says jitney buses face obsolescence. He reports the consensus that jitney service will soon end as profits shrink and workers seek steadier employment.

Leonard Puget Sound Traction Co Stone Webster

Col Campbell Civil War Vet Dies at Swedish Hospital

Col. C. K. Campbell, 74, a Civil War veteran, died at the Swedish hospital after six months of illness.

Col C. K. Campbell Swedish Hospital

To Yourself by Keeping Physically Trim

Advice on self care and temperance highlights that staying fit makes you your own best friend and a pleasure to others. It notes most illnesses start from minor digestive ailments and emphasizes early attention to these issues.

Unclear Text on Safe Medical Preparations

Fragmentary passage extols a health product for stomach relief liver stimulation and bowel regulation, claiming system cleansing and purification as proven benefits. The text lacks complete context, dates, or identifiable entities to provide a fuller summary.

Best Of Good Friends Harvest Sale of Medicine

An old notice promotes a harvest sale of a medicine titled Best Of Good Friends. The listing claims the product is sold widely, with prices cited as 10c and 25c, and markets the remedy as universally available.

Compound Interest in Dexter Horton Trust Savings

Interest waits for no man and grows on money saved. Save from wages or salary and deposit with Dexter Horton Trust and Savings Bank quickly. Let compound interest help you get ahead. Second and Che...

Dexter Horton Trust and Savings Bank

London Tramway Strike Demands Extra Pay

Several thousand tramway employees in London walked out seeking higher wages for overtime work since the war began. While major lines were disrupted, overall service remained functional as workers who stayed home took on the duties of those at the front.

London

Reward Paid By Suspect in Embezzlement Case

Milwaukee May 14 Arthur Morrison must pay a fifty dollar reward offered for his arrest. Morrison was arrested for embezzling 101 dollars from G W Eckles superintendent of a New Butler hotel Morrison was in charge of the hotel Eckles had offered the reward for his arrest He pleaded guilty in municipal court.

Milwaukee Arthur Morrison Morrison G. W. Eckles Butler Eckles

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